The son of Boyce Eugene and Sylvia Irene Standridge Goates, he was born Oct. 22, 1954, in Stockton, Calif. He and Deborah Goates were married on Aug. 3, 1993. He worked in the construction industry and enjoyed antique car restoration, especially 1957-58 vintage Chevy’s, camping and deer hunting.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Louise Goates and his father, Boyce Eugene Goates.

The funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Humphrey Chapel with the Rev. Sam Niemann officiating. Burial will be in Goates Cemetery at Scottsville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.